Reflection for a double homecoming that happened in my life
By rsa101
@rsa101 (41893)
Philippines
September 6, 2026 9:56pm CST
A couple of months ago, I went back to my home province to honor my father’s legacy, as the school recognized his contributions to the university by naming a school building after him.
Now, I’ve returned again to fulfill my aunt’s wish to spend the rest of her life in her hometown. It was a bittersweet trip—while I was glad to help her return, the journey wasn’t very comfortable. We traveled in an ambulance over rough roads, and the seats were far less comfortable than those on regular buses. After 8–12 hours, we arrived safely, and everyone got busy preparing her place. Despite my backache and lack of sleep, I was relieved to have brought her home safely. I stayed one night to ensure she was settled in, though I could tell it was a bit disorienting for her to sleep in a new place away from familiar faces. 
Now I’m back home and resting. The trip back to the city was much smoother—I took a bus and slept the whole way. I’m taking this time to relax before heading abroad soon for a short vacation with my sister, which I feel I really need.
Now I’m back home and resting. The trip back to the city was much smoother—I took a bus and slept the whole way. I’m taking this time to relax before heading abroad soon for a short vacation with my sister, which I feel I really need.8 people like this
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@rsa101 (41893)
• Philippines
1h
When I left her there, I felt some hesitation since she was with her sister and a couple of caregivers who weren’t quite ready to care for her and were still learning her needs. We were all scrambling to figure out how to administer her medications and treatment. Today I found out they’ve arranged for a nurse to handle this and to teach her caregivers how to give her insulin injections and check things like her blood sugar, blood pressure, and other vitals so we can be sure her condition is okay.
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@rsa101 (41893)
• Philippines
7h
Thanks for that. I’m hoping there won’t be any more hiccups along the way since the weather here hasn’t been great. I’ve been checking the airports, and so far there haven’t been any flight cancellations. I just hope the flights won’t be too turbulent, especially with storms brewing where I’m headed.
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@nawala123 (22633)
• Indonesia
5h
8-12 hours travel in ambulance is ao hard to do. I cant imagine the distance you pass
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@rsa101 (41893)
• Philippines
5h
True, though our driver was careful and mindful of us passengers, especially my frail aunt. I managed to endure the small space, as the ambulance was packed with my aunt’s personal belongings, making it cramped for both me and the nurse attending to her. The police even escorted us out of traffic, using sirens to warn other cars and clear the way so we could pass through.
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@rsa101 (41893)
• Philippines
6m
@nawala123 True, they’re trained to overspeed and bypass many red lights, using the siren to alert other drivers that they need to pass through. When we were stuck in a traffic jam, a police car slowly guided us through, helping us bypass multiple jams and putting us ahead of many cars still stuck behind.
@rsa101 (41893)
• Philippines
1h
Since I care for her, I can’t refuse to accompany her, especially as I’m the only niece available to take her back home. Most of my cousins are either busy with work or too far away right now, and her siblings are all in their senior years, making it difficult for them to join her on this trip.
